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BJ53 GKE

2003 Renault Laguna

Grey Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

106,464 mi
Last recorded106,464 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Laguna79,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 GKE
MakeRenault
ModelLaguna
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2015 106,464 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 91,862 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 91,862 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 83,778 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 76,303 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 68,310 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 68,310 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 60,844 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 60,840 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 53,672 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 53,672 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 44,962 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 44,962 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 34,971 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 34,971 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 25,664 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Laguna?

Based on 2,783,232 MOT tests across 305,477 vehicles.

64.6%
Pass Rate
7,170
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
305,477
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 187,578
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 169,011
constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing 113,854
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 101,973
position lamp(s) not working 80,232
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BJ53 GKE is a 2003 Renault Laguna in Grey with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2003 Renault Laguna models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.1% with a typical mileage of 79,017 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Renault Laguna fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 187,578 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJ53 GKE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Laguna typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 23 years old, this Renault Laguna is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BJ53 GKE registered?

BJ53 GKE is a 2003 Renault Laguna, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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